The last tutorial lesson of IPD

Time likes an arrow, I entirely finished all the tutorial lessones and the work shops within two months. Therefore, I would like to thank for my lecturer, Mr.Stuart Hanies, and my tutor, Mr.ken Chau. During the time with the lecturer and the tutor, I have strongly expanded my knowledge of Issues in Publication and Design including analysis newspaper layout, interplay of words and pictures and trend in Publishing / Media Issues.

First of all, the publication and media issues have generally divided into three major part of elements. The first major part of elements is "Managing a Publication". The second major part of elements is "Typical Print Production Workflow". The last major part of elements is "Trends in Publishing". I would like to summarize all the elements.



Managing a Publication: (First Element)

Editorial Team:

Chief Editor:

• Manage the publication's running and operation


• Formulate editorial objectives in achieving the goals

Editor / Reporter:

• Responsible for writing up stories and generating ideas


• Investigate news stories on the scene


• Conduct interview with relevant parties
  

Photographer:

• Assigned to take photos of news scene

Production Team:

Production Manager:

• Manage the publication's quality aspects
  

Graphic Designer:

• Design appropriate graphics to enhance the reading experience


• Edit photos taken by photopraphers


• Proof-read written articles

Typical Print Production Workflow: (Second Element)

Pre-press:

• Distributing text of stories into columns in order to enhacne readability (A full-size of newspapers have 7 texts columns)


• Insert graphics and pictures on the page to bring stronger message to stories


• Output the laid-out pages into color separation films


• Color-proof or blue print are produced
  

Press:

• Press is the process of printing publication into copies through application of ink


• Offset printing is the most common printing method


• Red, Yellow, Blue and Black are the main offset printing color

Post-Press:

• After the printing process, the publication needs lamination, trimming and binding to form a publication


• Trimming is done on a printed page to achieve the desired page size

Trends in Publication: (Third Element)

Digital Printing:

• Digital printing is a new technology closely pursued by key printer manufacturers in recent years


• It is a technology that could produce offset level resolution and scale without the need to produce color-separation films
  

I deeply recognize what the publication and media issues are after the last tutorial lesson. I truly apply to the different kinds of media. Finally, I am so glad to have the knowledge for me to explore the additional professional information and knowledge.